reach 'till your arms melt
heart rips apart
pound fists to your knees
cry scalding tears
that rip lines down
crestfallen cheeks
drip drip drip
hitting the floor
tears and face
cast down, smeared
fistfuls of hair
gurgling
breathless
cries of
LOST DIGNITY
and repeat
again and again
and again
Author notes
Inspired by the song 'we will be disappointed together' by the Myriad. No lyrics quoted.
A contest entry
- Passion: 50 words or less by Lj-.
300 points, ended November 8, 2007, 8 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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I really like the imagery throughout this.
Great description.
Thank you for your entry,
Good luck.

